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Device product

MOL3655 Simplexa VZV Swab Direct - Product Usage: is intended for use on the LIAISON MDX instrument for the qualitative detection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA present in cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesion swabs from patients with signs and symptoms of VZV infection.

Z-2549-2020

May 12, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
DiaSorin Molecular LLC
Event
Event 85744
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
304 plastic vials (24 vials per box)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2549-2020

Official wording

Reason: Due to a software malfunction in the Multi Assay Suite, there is the probability of increased occurrence of false negative results.

Code information: MOL3655 Simplexa VZV Swab Direct: Lot Numbers Release Date Exp Date 5743N 09/11/19 9/30/2020 5819N 10/09/19 10/31/2020 5820N 02/14/20 2/28/2021

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of CO, FL, KS, MI, NC, PA, TX, and WA The countries of Austria, Czech Republic, France and Switerland.

Derived failure modes

  • Device software or design

    reason.device_software_design · v1.0.0

    software malfunction